Kashaf
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2008 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Velvet Flowers
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a divisive experience; Kashaf is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some will adore its fruity-sweet punch, while others will find it overpowering and headache-inducing. It's a prime example of an affordable dupe that needs time to mature and reach its full potential, if it ever does for your nose.
Velvet Flowers is seriously divisive. You'll either adore this heady, vintage-style floral, finding it a rich, sweet, and intoxicating embrace, or you'll recoil at its overpowering, dated, and almost confrontational intensity. Blind-buy at your peril.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 2% |
| Floral | 31% | 37% |
| Fruity | 19% | 19% |
| Green | 5% | 3% |
| Sweet | 16% | 26% |
| Warm | 12% | 13% |
| Woody | 17% | 9% |
| Earthy | 5% | 6% |
| Animalic | 11% | 15% |
| Fresh | 8% | 7% |
Mood
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong, often sweet and fruity profile, alongside mentions of needing maceration to improve performance, makes it less suited for formal or intense office wear. However, its 'flirty nuance' and 'compliment magnet' status make it a solid choice for dates and casual outings, particularly in cooler weather.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its significant sillage and longevity, Velvet Flowers is too potent for most office environments, risking being overpowering. Its rich, sensual character makes it ideal for dates and elegant formal events, providing a warm, inviting presence without being overtly casual or sporty.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Woody, Sweet accords and Fruity, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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